It will be a clash between two tremendous defenses when the Texas Longhorns (14-8, 4-5 Big 12) take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders (14-8, 5-4 Big 12) at Frank Erwin Special Events Center. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Texas Tech Red Raiders at Texas Longhorns ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Longhorns were beaten by the third-ranked Kansas Jayhawks, 69-58, while the Red Raiders were victorious over the Oklahoma Sooners, 69-61.
Texas Tech dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.239 (below their season average of 0.278) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 29.3). For those same stats, Oklahoma was 0.089 and 15.6, respectively. Texas, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 10.9 (better than their season average of 18.2). Jericho Sims had a good outing for Texas, putting up 17 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Texas Tech was lifted by TJ Holyfield, who finished with 21 points and six rebounds.
The Red Raiders dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the most recent game, Texas Tech won 70-51. Texas Tech made nine of their 18 three pointers (50.0 percent). Texas was, on the other hand, 4-18 (22.2 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
This could end up being a sloppy game for the Texas offense. Texas ranks 262nd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.4 percent), while the pesky defense of Texas Tech forces the 25th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.5 percent).
Texas Tech vs. Texas Odds Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Texas Tech, ATS Winner – Texas Tech, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Texas Tech ranks 23rd in assists per game (16.0) while Texas ranks 143rd (13.1).
- The Longhorns rank third in three pointers allowed per game (15.0) while the Red Raiders rank 60th (19.6).
- Texas ranks 41st in blocks per game (4.4) while Texas Tech ranks 69th (3.8).
- The Red Raiders rank 180th in rebounds per game (35.0) while the Longhorns rank 270th (32.3).
- Texas Tech averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 56th in the NCAA. Texas ranks 119th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Red Raiders have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. For the season, Texas Tech has defeated opponents by an average of 9.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Longhorns have scored an average of 63.6 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (8.9 above their season average).
